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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.40, 2,580.96 and 1,289.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.40, 2,580.96 and 1,289.28 is: 1,931.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.40 : 2,580.96 = 1,289.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.40/2,580.96 = 1,289.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.40x = 2,580.96 × 1,289.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.40x = 3,327,580.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,580.11/1,722.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.94

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